CoroCoro - Guinomi -窯変 vase The chemical reaction between straw

The chemical reaction between straw placed on a piece and the clay itself brings out this vivid Hidasuki color

the exquisite interplay of colours in the traditional Bizen techniques of "sesame" and "kiln alteration" is finely intertwined in the kiln firing

resulting in a variety of changes and variations

resembling a magnificent mine

CoroCoro - Guinomi -窯変 vase The chemical reaction between strawToshiaki's "CoroCoro" Sake cup series. "CoroCoro" is a Japanese expression that describes something swaying back and forth. Just as the name suggests, this piece is designed to be placed on a table and sways gently when nudged (but don't worry, it's designed not to tip over). This piece uses the traditional Bizen technique called YOHEN, which involves intentional use of kiln transformation during firing. By covering the piece with a lot of firewood